Hi Muncheno: can you pls guide me in settinng up VPN on my Mini ? after so much of struggle i managed to install Padavan using this Guide. http://wifika.ru/proshivka-routera-xiaomi-...n-ili-asus.html

it is really helpful.

I would like to know how to set up VPN Server in Padavan...

Thanks in advance.

Hello, can someone guide me how to install padavan on xiaomi mi wifi 3? I just bought 2 day ago untill now i dont know to figure out. Please help me.

https://bitbucket.org/padavan/rt-n56u/wiki/...ated-vpn-server

I would suggest you read the last 10 pages and first few pages.
If too find it too hard to read, I suggest you to give up coz it is not an easy process like normal flashing.

Nah wanna give up 😅. I read all tutorial and tips, but can really understanding what are they said. Just afraid bootloop or stuck if no wizard. If someone can share, how i can be so thankful to you.

This post has been edited by OurEnemy: Dec 24 2016, 04:03 AM

Follow this guide, http://wifika.ru/proshivka-routera-xiaomi-...n-ili-asus.html
But be careful, use appropriate file for WiFi 3 router. Otherwise procedure is same. Only this method worked best for me without fail.
It might help you also.

The steps for Mi-3 is different from Mini.
Not sure if there a Pandora firmware for Mi-3 yet.

Current procedure from Mi-3 is more or less the same as above but involve direct build the firmware with promotheus scripts and using the scripts to format internal router partitions.

This post has been edited by muncheno: Dec 28 2016, 11:55 AM

Hi muncheno, that link for VPN setup didn't help me much. I was lost in the amount of information that is provided there.
Can u guide me in setting up VPN pls.
I am using 1&1 DSL Internet in Germany, they have provided me a WiFi router and I have to use this router for Internet.
Now my question is, from this router I used cat6 data cable to connect to xiaomi wifi mini. Regarding the IP address for mini and also forwarding the Internet through the VPN in mini, I want to use that secure Internet for the rest of devices at home(TV, laptop, Kodi, av receiver and mobile phones) . So that I don't have to bother about running VPN in every single device and also to view geo unblocked content viewing without ads by protecting my identity and moderate protection from hackers...

With so much advantages, I would definitely do a vpn setup on xiaomi mini, but the procedure explained there is too technical for my expertise.

Pls either you or anyone here experts help me once setup vpn and make things simple and easier.

Can you tell me how often I should do a check up of the config files or I mean renewal of certificates keys etc..... It's all new for me. Sorry for being so noob.

Thanks for your help

Sorry I'm not sure I'm understand your setup here completely.

Your setup, Is it like below?
1&1 DSL ISP ---> WIFI router ---(CAT6)---->Xiaomi Mini

If yes, I'm not sure the setup will work for you, I'm not sure which port is needed for port forwarding in the WIFI router to allow VPN services. Secondly, if Xiaomi router setup as AP, the options for VPN and firewall is not available anymore.


My setup is at below for the VPN:-
ISP ---->BTU------(CAT5e)--->Xiaomi Mini
but I have upgraded to Huawei WS880
ISP ---->BTU------(CAT5e)--->WS880

Another point here is, you need to make sure your ISP didn't block the port required for the VPN. (I not sure which port is used by Xiaomi or WS880).

I don't have Xiaomi as the main router any more, but idea stay the same.
On the Xiaomi router, you just need to enable VPN server - PPTP, MS-CHAP-V2, MPPE-128, YES - broadcast traffic. Then user setup to local ip to 192.168.1.245-192.168.1.254 and setup the users for VPN.

i have an Internet from 1&1, they have provided a router, from there i access Internet on many devices. i want to connect my Xiaomi wifi mini router to use it as a VPN source . From the Xiaomi through VPN i want to use internet both as wifi and wired. but with an vpn IP. that means i want to change my IP and block the Ads.

Can you guide me pls ?

1&1 router > Xiaomi(VPN- using Padavan) > WiFi > Laptop+Kodi+TV+AVR+Mobile.

What do i use as Username and password ? which IP Address do i use ?

pls be more specific and in detail. Thanks



This post has been edited by plikmuny: Dec 28 2016, 07:55 AM

Sorry, my knowledge is upto Xiaomi as the main router (with VPN).
U have to replace the 1&1 router with Xiaomi, else it won't work without correct port forwarding in the 1&1 router.

Username and password here refer to the clients that will be connecting to your VPN

Hi, but why should I replace 1&1 router? I think I may not get into Internet without it. Will try.

Also, why only pptp, why not I can choose open vpn? I heard openvpn is faster and better, right?

Regarding the IP address assigning, can I use arbitrary in address like 192.168.1.50-70? Or should I go with what the firmware has suggested like 10.0.8.0? It's little confusing.

Can I also do like this that I get a fully functional openvpn configuration from Windows and just copy paste all the necessary info into padavan vpn? Does it work actually?

Can I choose UK ip address or Sweden which is nearby my place.. Also can you guide me in installing ad blocker in padavan pls.

Thanks so much. I really appreciate that atleast you are responding to my queries. Thanks buddy.

Dear plikmuny,

I didn't try using OpenVPN as it involve generate the .opvn certificate and need additional software on the client to connect to server.
I just wanted to try VPN so that I connect easier from anywhere to access and get files from my home NAS storages. Secondary also try to link my home NAS with my parent's home so they can access to my movies.

As for the IP, it the choice of your preference to put in separate subnet. I not an expert in this, I'm only using the same range as the router 192.168.1.XX so it can easier talk to pc in the networks. I THINK here, different subnet will able to separate the connected client from the other PCs connect to other AP router (if available).

Again here, I'm not the expert, thus I don't not how to install ad blocker in padavan, I only know it contain url filter or block.

Good luck.

Seeking advice from fellow lowyat networking sifus on my scenario below.

-Subscribed to Unifi 30mbps
-Main router ASUS AC68U - AC 1900 with Gigabit Ethernet
-Second router XiaoMi Router 3 - AC 1200 with 10/100 Ethernet

Trying to decide whether I should set up the xiaomi as access point on second floor of my house (LAN cable ready) or should I just go cable free and set it up as a WiFi Repeater at the staircase as it can receive the full bar 2.4ghz signal from the AC68U.

The bandwidth will be halved from 300Mbps to 150Mbps due to Repeater mode, but if I set up as Access Point over LAN, its going to be capped at 100Mbps anyway due to XiaoMi's WAN port speed at 10/100, not even mentioning my internet speed is only 30Mbps at max.

When searching uncle google, it seems that most sites still recommend AP mode than repeater mode but I cant get the logic since halving the bandwidth via repeater mode is still having higher bandwith than the AP over LAN.

Or are there other benefits such as stability? Streaming
more smooth etc? My usage is typically client device connecting to internet directly as well as apple airplay to apple tv, i dont use file sharing over wifi/NAS/USB harddisk etc.

Seems to me that cutting the cable is more convenient but really hope sifus can enlighten me.

Default Xiaomi firmware or padavan firmware??

For default Xiaomi firmware and most ideal case I would recommend LAN cable whenever you can afford and possible.
It is easier for future upgrade.

For options of cable free, wi-fi repeated always subject to stability as congestion on 2.4ghz in your case when more devices at surrounding, the harder the signals to reach.
Pairing at 2.4ghz is not always stable .

For padavan firmware, then u can set as 5ghz ac repeater then you can link the routers at 867mbps and 2.4ghz for laptop/HP and more important more stable due to less congested networks.

Then again always test first for cable free options, location is very import here. I would suggest you to test the connection with a laptop or the Xiaomi mini on 2nd floor to see if wi-fi connection Is stable or not and best location for the 2nd router.

Lastly if wireless connection to the stable and since no NAS storage is required, and you don't the need for LAN cable as the repeater is cable to delivery more than 30mbps, for Xiaomi mini on default firmware should able to give u 35-45mbps (2-3m away) on 2.4ghz.

Duplicate

This post has been edited by endless88: Jan 1 2017, 01:30 PM

Wow didnt know padavan caters for 5ghz repeater mode. Very eager to try that out but need to take a leap of faith first for the not so straightforward flashing process haha.

Can sifu share any concerns if thats the intended set up (5ghz repeater) compared to LAN AP? Congestion? Stability etc? And when repeated over 5ghz, does xiaomi retransmit over 5ghz only or both 2.4/5 as well?

Pls disregard my post. Managed to get the asus to transmit all over the hse now. Gonna sell this xiaomi

guys just wondering... a few question:

1. if I want to use this xiaomi router as my access point, do I need to go flash a new firmware or I can use the stock firmware ?
2. currently having the TP-link Archer c5 from unifi... is the xiaomi router better than the TP-link ? should I make the xiaomi router as the main and turn the Archer C5 to access point or the other way ?

thanks for all the help

Ans for:-
Q1) Yes for customs firmware, if you want to use Xiaomi router as main router (access point). Default firmware doesn't support VLAN tagging.

Q2) I don't see the need of changing the Archer C5 as I read reviews from most ppl in Lowyat are satisfy with it performance.

For Xiaomi mini router on default firmware is not as stable when come to 5ghz wifi and Xiaomi Mi-3 is more stable.
However with customs firmware like Pavadan here, it is extremely stable and my guess is >archer C5.
Of coz, it you looking for reasons to change, then Xiaomi Mini on Pavadan give you additional more function such as VPN, bandwidth monitoring, download manager and etc.